Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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On the representation itself, in Dublin there is a higher contingent of GAL appointments than there is in the rest of the country. The presumption is correct that the guardian ad litemis appointed unless it is proved that it is not necessary. However, we do not want to neglect children down the country. I believe the numbers were 13% and 71%, which is very worrying. We really need to do better for these children. I am not being as vociferous as I might normally be because I accept we are going in the right direction. It is vital that this area is looked after more adequately.